pablo reinoso: thonet shoes

shoes wood, tissue 18 x 9 x 28 cm photo: estudio cavallero

pablo reinoso is known for his extensive use and manipulation of the thonet bentwood chair. in one of his explorations, the argentinian-born paris-based designer has utilized components of the classic furniture object in sculptural footwear. in his four variations, he takes sections of the bentwood and incorporates them with vintage shoes to create curving heels, or adapts the vegetable fibres used to weave the cane seating of the iconic chair, as a decorative element extending from the body of a shoe.

shoes leather, tissue photo: estudio cavallero

shoes leather tissue 94 x 17 cm photo: estudio cavallero

shoes leather, tissue, vegetable fiber variable dimensions photo: estudio cavallero